🌱 Vote In Best Downtown OTP Contest + Union Hill Park Plans

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community today. Today we have these stories and more:

• Vote for Alpharetta in "Best Downtown Outside the Perimeter" contest.
• Feedback needed for Union Hill Park plans.
• Milton's branding survey.

But first, today's weather: Today will be cloudy with a high of 73 and a low of 63.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. It's time to vote in the finals for the "Best Downtown Outside the Perimeter," and it's Alpharetta versus Duluth! Use this link to get to the voting page and cast your vote. You need to scroll down to below the write-ups on each city to vote. The deadline to vote is 3 p.m. today. Let's go Alpharetta! (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
2. Alpharetta's Union Hill Park (located at 1590 Little Pine Trail) is going to be redesigned, and they are asking the public for feedback on the plans. It currently has a skate park, roller hockey rink and concession stand. The redesigned park will have areas for cyclists, new entry, playground, art and “reimagined” parking lot. The cost to redesign the park will be $3.25 million. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Attention Milton residents, have you filled out the city's branding survey yet? They need your input on how to describe Milton, plus many other questions. You can fill it out using this link: www.miltonga.gov/BrandingSurvey. Tell your friends and neighbors to fill it out too. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
4. There will be road construction in Alpharetta over the next several months, and drivers should plan for delays. A portion of Westside Parkway between Haynes Bridge Road and Old Milton Parkway will have lane closures for the next four months. Another area is Webb Bridge Road at the bridge over Big Creek and the intersection with Webb Bridge Way. The bridge will be replaced, and there will be a new roundabout at the intersection with Webb Bridge Way. Here is a link to details about these projects: https://bit.ly/403THxL (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Total Fitness at Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• Senior Citizen Activity at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (2:00 PM)
• Old Milton Beverage Grand Re-Opening at 4045 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)
• Tuscan Wine and Dine cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Roswell Dance Theatre presents "Mary Poppins" at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way in Sandy Springs (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The class of 2024 at King's Ridge Christian School was honored at the school's sixth annual Junior Leadership Inauguration ceremony. Congratulations to these leaders who will be rising seniors soon! "These future student leaders will model influence and responsibility throughout our school." (King's Ridge Christian School via Facebook)
• This Saturday, April 1, is the first day of the Alpharetta's Farmers Market, and there will also be a book sale that day at the Alpharetta Library. The sale will take place between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Books will be available at great prices, and proceeds are used to fund library programs. (Friends of the Alpharetta Library via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a place to have brunch on Easter? Check out 19 North, which is located at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. The hotel address is 5750 Windward Parkway in Alpharetta and brunch is 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Easter. (Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Are you a Shakespeare fan? There will be a production of "Midnight Summer's Dream" presented by ACT1 Theater on the evening of Friday, April 14. It will be held at The Grove located behind the Alpharetta Community Center. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you around.

— Gail Lafleche

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